The Young Victoria
The Young Victoria

The Young Victoria

2009Movie105 minEnglish

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users77%
Director: Jean-Marc ValléeGenres: Biography, Drama, History, Romance

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the early life of Queen Victoria, focusing on her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 and her passionate, yet tumultuous, romance with Prince Albert. It depicts her struggles with court politics, manipulation by ambitious figures, and her determination to rule independently.

Critical Reception

The Young Victoria received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its lavish production design, Emily Blunt's performance as the young queen, and its romantic portrayal of a historical figure. Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat conventional, but it was widely acknowledged as a visually appealing and competently crafted historical drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its beautiful costumes and set design.
  • Emily Blunt's performance as Victoria was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics found the historical narrative to be a bit simplistic or predictable.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's romantic elements and the portrayal of Queen Victoria's early reign. Many viewers enjoyed the costumes and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it to be a pleasant and engaging historical romance.

Awards & Accolades

Won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Nominated for another Academy Award for Best Art Direction.

Fun Fact

Emily Blunt initially turned down the role of Queen Victoria twice before accepting it, concerned about the pressure of playing such a prominent historical figure.

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Historically - as far as the cinema is concerned - Queen Victoria was born well into her seventies. Rarely has anyone tried to depict her early years and sadly, this is a rather shallow attempt so to do. Emily Blunt portrays the Queen with ...